Point of View

The novel is written in the third person point of view, from the perspective of the author. The point of view of this novel is intimate, allowing a reader to connect closely with the main character, Katie Feldman. The book written in this manner allows the reader to get inside each of the character's heads, thoughts and inner struggles. The reader cares what happens to the main character. The point of view also allows the author to inject his own opinions into the narration and to expand on the events taking place around the other characters.

Setting

The novel starts out in Southport, North Carolina. When Kevin Tierney comes into the novel, the primary setting switches back and forth between Massachusetts and Southport. The novel is set primarily in the small town of Southport during the 21st century. The main characters are involved in daily life...